Negroni is a classic Italian cocktail made with gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari. It is typically served over ice and garnished with an orange peel. Negroni is known for its bitter, complex flavors and has become a popular drink worldwide.
Negroni was created in Florence, Italy in 1919 by Count Camillo Negroni.
The original recipe called for equal parts gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari, but the proportions have since been adjusted to taste.
Negroni has since become a classic cocktail and is often featured on cocktail menus around the world.
Aperol Spritz is another popular Italian cocktail made with Aperol, Prosecco, and soda water. It has a similar bright and refreshing flavor to Negroni and is often served as an aperitif.
Manhattan is a classic American cocktail made with whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters. It has a similar complexity to Negroni and is often served in a martini glass with a cherry garnish.
The classic Negroni cocktail made with gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari.
A variation of the classic Negroni made with sparkling wine instead of gin.
A twist on the classic Negroni made with tequila instead of gin.
Negroni is known for its bitter, complex flavors from the combination of gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari. It has a herbal, citrusy, and slightly sweet taste.
A typical Negroni cocktail has an alcohol content of around 24%, depending on the proportions and strength of the ingredients used.
Negroni was invented in Florence, Italy in 1919 by Count Camillo Negroni, who asked his bartender to replace the soda water in his Americano cocktail with gin.
The main difference between Negroni and Negroni Sbagliato is that the latter is made with sparkling wine instead of gin. This gives it a lighter, bubbly texture and slightly sweeter taste.
While Campari is a key ingredient in the classic Negroni recipe, there are variations and substitutes available. Some bartenders use other bitter liqueurs like Aperol or Cynar, or make their own bitters to achieve a similar flavor profile.